iTunes: Who should make all that money
Friday, November 7, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
The Register has an article that outlines how Apple isn't netting any money from iTunes and the evils of copy protected music (DRM). Its suggestion is to put a tax on CDs or something to take care of piracy.
Check out this JoeUser article for a counter view. What are your views?
SlaeyrX
Reply #2 Monday, November 10, 2003 11:24 PM
Reply #2 Monday, November 10, 2003 11:24 PM
Here in Ontario, (that's in Canada which is slightly North of the U.S. for you geographically challenged people), we pay a tax on all recordable media and have for a couple of years now. Supposed to go towards 'Artists' that suffer from people copying their already-owned music. I don't know if it goes to them or not, but the EVIL RIAA hasen't pursued any downloaders here yet. Most people have forgotten that it is there already, so maybe its a good idea.
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Saturday, November 8, 2003 12:18 AM
Taxes are truly the spice of life. If it weren't for taxes, I would have to get a job! So please, when you're paying taxes, think of people like me... people who suffer from chronic laziness syndrome. In other words, stop being selfish and give all your money to me!
(That basically sums up what I feel such people as the ones supporting taxes to feed their piracy addictions are saying)